At the end of June 1999 there were 121 solicitor's practices in Tasmania employing 1,152 people. Of the 1,152 people employed, 435 (37.8%) were barristers and solicitors while 717 (62.2%) were other staff. Total wages and salaries paid by solicitor's practices for 1998-99 was $27.1m, while total income generated was $73.9m.